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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610.47, 2,222.46 and 902.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,610.47, 2,222.46 and 902.35 is: 1,245.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,610.47 : 2,222.46 = 902.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,610.47/2,222.46 = 902.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,610.47x = 2,222.46 × 902.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,610.47x = 2,005,436.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,436.78/1,610.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.25

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